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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,729.70, 208,094.55 and 99,363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,729.70, 208,094.55 and 99,363.70 is: 149,045.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,729.70 : 208,094.55 = 99,363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,729.70/208,094.55 = 99,363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,729.70x = 208,094.55 × 99,363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,729.70x = 20,677,044,437.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,677,044,437.84/138,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,045.55

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